However all that went out the window last night because Jared Weaver masterfully orchestrated a no-hitter! The first one at home since the combined no-hitter of Mike Witt and Mark Langston. It is also the second no-hitter in two consecutive years going back to last year when Ervin Santana produced a no-hitter against Cleveland last summer in Cleveland. This time the victim was the Minnesota Twins.

I believe that this one however in my eyes is much more special, for starters Jared Weaver is a local kid. He grew up a Dodgers’ fan went to a local university, he attended Long Beach State, he was also coached by his father during his formative Little League years so it was only fitting that his father, his mother, and his wife were present during this history making event. The no-hitter was in doubt to the very end, until the last fly ball of the ninth inning was caught by Torii Hunter to cement history. It’s a great time to be an Angels’ fan, we recently have hosted an All-Star game, celebrated our 50th anniversary, and now deservedly so we are celebrating a special player in Jared Weaver.

Congratulations to Jared Weaver, his friends and family, and the Angels fan base; together, we witnessed history, for those of you that missed it, I’ve included links to the videos provided courtesy of Major League Baseball and both my Facebook and Twitter feeds, enjoy! Go Angels!

-ICE

Let me first start off with the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game I’m not going to discuss it too much because I believe it is an exhibition game, as such it should be enjoyed rather than analyzed. The National League defeated the American League for the first time since 1996, with a score of 3-1. I honestly thought the American League was going to make a comeback, but it was not to be. Oh well, the American League will just have to start another winning streak, 20 games maybe?

The 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest was held at The Anaheim Convention Center it was simply spectacular, it left me addicted and wanting more; so much so that I am seriously considering attending next year’s FanFest in Phoenix Arizona. FanFest gave me a greater appreciation for the game, and it also gave me a deeper understanding about what the great game of baseball is all about. It was my honor and privilege to be able to attend.

While at the event a good friend of mine who is also an Angels’ fan, and I, had the opportunity to call what is perhaps the greatest moment in Angels’ history the final play of game seven in the 2002 World Series. I was charged with a play by play duties and my friend provided excellent color commentary, it was extremely fun.

This was the second greatest event in the history of Angels baseball next to winning the World Series, there was no such thing as FanFest in 1989 and 1967 this event has broadened a baseball fans’ experience and intensified our enjoyment. I hope that we are lucky enough to host yet another All-Star Celebration in my lifetime. These past few days have been mind blowing for both the Angels’ franchise and their fans. Oh, and receiving kisses from extremely gorgeous Australian young ladies wasn’t too bad either.

-ICE